Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
B0BFBC
RGB
176, 191, 188
HSL
168, 10%, 72%
HSB
168, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 0, 2, 25
LAB
76, -6, 0
LCH
76, 6, 183
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 183
XYZ
46, 50, 55
LUV
76, -8, 1
HWB
168, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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